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When oxygen was first described as an element it was erroneously believed to be a component of all acids.

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What happens to pyruvic acid after there is no oxygen?

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Why is the name for oxygen wrong?

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Do your muscles run low on oxygen?

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When o2 is not present to which compound is pyruvic acid converted?

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What is the breakdown of pyruvic acid in the presence of oxygen called?

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